The challenges and opportunities presented by China’s rise are hotly contested. To help make sense of the issue, the ChinaPower Conference will feature a series of debates between leading experts on the nature of Chinese power.

Proposition: China is successful at leveraging its economic might to promote its interests.

FOR: David M. LamptonDirector of China StudiesJohns Hopkins Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Chairman, The Asia Foundation

AGAINST: Evan FeigenbaumVice Chairman, Paulson Institute at the University of ChicagoNonresident Senior Associate, Asia ProgramCarnegie Endowment for International Peace